Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

'Just knowing that there are other staffers on the Hill who are going through the same thing as you are, while also being in politics, I think it does offer …  another outlet,' says Titarenko.
On March 15, 18 Liberal Ukrainian staffers met with the prime minister and deputy prime minister to share their insights into the experiences and needs of friends and family on the ground in Ukraine.
Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the offices of MPs and ministers, an already tumultuous time was made even more so when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February. But grief can be a uni...

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